100eyeballs
Bronze Member
In a new construction (IBC 2015) R-2 residential apartment building, there are balconies with dividers to prevent occupants from accessing the neighboring balcony. The dividers can be circumvented by occupants, so locks are desired for security purposes to prevent others from entering the apartment via the balcony. There is a concern that the code may not allow a lock on this door, as it would be restricting occupants on the balcony from having egress if the door was locked while the balcony is occupied. The apartments range from 2-6 bedrooms and would be considered having less than 10 occupants per dwelling unit. Does the code address this situation?